Product classification
HS code for Clove powder: 0907.20
Spices, cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), crushed or ground.
Classification of clove powder under HS 0907.20
Clove powder is classified under HS code 0907.20. This code is located in Chapter 09, which covers coffee, tea, maté, and spices. Heading 0907 is dedicated specifically to cloves, including the whole fruit, cloves, and stems. The heading is divided into two subheadings: 0907.10 for whole cloves and 0907.20 for cloves that have been crushed or ground. Clove powder, being the result of grinding the dried flower buds of the Syzygium aromaticum tree, falls directly into the latter category. The classification process follows GRI 1, where the description of the goods matches the terms of the subheading. It is important to note that the powder must consist of pure cloves without the addition of other substances. If the clove powder is mixed with other spices, the classification might change to 2103.90 (mixed seasonings) depending on the proportions and the intended use, but pure ground cloves remain strictly within 0907.20. This classification is used globally to track the trade of ground spices and apply relevant agricultural tariffs.
- Covers
- Ground clove spice
- Crushed clove stems
- Pure clove powder
- Milled cloves for culinary use
- Dehydrated ground cloves
- Also under 0907.20
- McCormick Ground Cloves
- Simply Organic Ground Cloves
- Frontier Co-op Organic Ground Cloves
- Badia Ground Cloves
Codes often confused with 0907.20
Common mistake. Clove powder is often confused with whole cloves, which are classified under 0907.10. The distinction is purely physical (whole vs. ground). Another common misclassification is 3301.29, which covers clove essential oils; however, the powder is a spice, not an extracted oil. Additionally, if the powder is part of a curry or spice mix, it should be classified under 0910.91 or 2103.90 rather than 0907.20.
Top exporters and importers of HS 090720 (the code used for clove powder), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 090720 (the code used for clove powder) in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 22% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 090720, not only clove powder.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Indonesia $3.5M 18% of world exports
- 2 India $2.3M 12% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$2.1M 11% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $19M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $4.2M 22% of world imports
- 2 Germany $1.3M 6.7% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $1.1M 5.7% of world imports
World total: $19M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for clove powder
Brazil classifies clove powder under NCM 0907.20.00: HS 0907.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about clove powder
What is the HS code for Clove powder?
The HS code for Clove powder is 090720 (Spices; cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), crushed or ground). The HS code for crushed or ground cloves, commonly known as clove powder, is 0907.20.
How do I classify Clove powder for customs?
Clove powder is classified under HS code 090720 — Spices; cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), crushed or ground. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between 0907.10 and 0907.20?
HS code 0907.10 is used for whole cloves (fruit, stems, and buds), while 0907.20 is specifically for cloves that have been processed by crushing or grinding into a powder.
Which countries are the top exporters of clove powder (HS 090720)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 090720 (the code used for clove powder) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($3.5M, 18% of world exports), India ($2.3M) and Vietnam (about $2.1M). World exports came to about $19M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of clove powder (HS 090720)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 090720 (the code used for clove powder) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($4.2M, 22% of world imports), Germany ($1.3M) and the United Kingdom ($1.1M). World imports came to about $19M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Clove powder the same in all countries?
The base HS code 090720 for Clove powder is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for clove powder in Brazil?
In Brazil, clove powder (HS 090720) is classified under NCM 0907.20.00.